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Indonesia: Johanniter prepares communities in north Sulawesi for disasters

2 Sep 2010, Johanniter Intl Assistance

Sulawesi, one of the largest islands of Indonesia is regularly hit by natural disasters like earthquakes, volcano eruptions and floods/ tsunamis. In order to get prepared for emergencies there are some activities on district levels, but not for the broad population...


National Platform
  • National Platform Focal Point:
    Indonesian National Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (PRB)
  • Website:http://www.planasprb.net/en
  • Contact:Deputy for Disaster Prevention and Preparedness
  • Phone:+62 21 344 2734


  • Hyogo Framework for Action
  • HFA Focal Point:
    Indonesian National Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (PRB)
  • Website:http://www.planasprb.net/en
  • Contact:Deputy for Disaster Prevention and Preparedness
  • Phone:+62 21 344 2734
Human Exposure
Hazard type Population
exposed
Percentage of population
Cyclone 1,636
Drought 2,029,350
Flood 1,101,507
Landslide 197,372
 
Earthquake 11,056,806
Tsunami 5,402,239
Source of data: 2009 Global Assessment Report
Top 5 Natural Disaster reported
Disaster Date Affected (no. of people)
Earthquake* 2006 3,177,923
Wildfire 1994 3,000,000
Drought 1997 1,065,000
Flood 2006 618,486
Flood 1996 556,000
Source of data: OFDA/CRED International Disaster Database
Data version: v11.08   *: Including tsunami
Data displayed does not imply national endorsement.
Neighbouring Countries

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